Six People in Recovery After a Police Pursuit Ends in a Car Crash in Penitas

Six people have been hospitalized after a vehicle pursuit by local authorities ended in a car crash in Penitas.

Details About the Incident

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the McAllen Border Patrol Station received a notification from the Penitas Police Department about a vehicle pursuit heading their way, and assistance was requested.

When units from the Border Patrol and the National Guard helicopter arrived on the scene, they learned that a crash had occurred involving a black Ford Mustang and a Chevrolet Malibu. The latter had two passengers inside of the vehicle.

It was discovered that the 20-year-old driver of the black Ford Mustang was smuggling three undocumented immigrants as well. The driver had evaded local authorities which prompted the vehicle pursuit.

The driver of the Malibu was airlifted to the hospital with critical injuries, and the rest were sent to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The driver of the Mustang was taken in by the Sullivan City police.